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DIY Ice-Cream Parlour "Make your own Sundaes" Buffet Concept for a Wedding or Party

Sep 01 2009

 

DIY Ice-Cream Parlour "Make your own Sundaes" Buffet

DIY Ice-Cream Parlour "Make your own Sundaes" Buffet

I am lactose intolerant. This probably explains my unhealthy obsession with ice-cream. My favourite dessert is nothing fancier or more sophisticated than a simple Ice-cream Sundae. Nothing satisfies my sweet palate more than vanilla ice-cream with hot fudge sauce, whipped cream, crushed nuts, caramelised banana, wafer biscuit and the all-important cherry on top!

Despite evidence to the contrary (what is with this crazy Melbourne weather?!), warmer months are just around the corner down here in Oz and I've got ice-cream on the brain! So I came up with a design concept for an old-fashioned Ice-cream Parlour "Make your own Sundaes" buffet with all the accoutrements. Read on for more pics, ideas and freebies to help you with your own ice-cream parlour buffet for your party, kids party or even wedding.

DIY Ice-Cream Parlour "Make your own Sundaes" Buffet

I absolutely love the idea of Make your own Sundaes for a party because it adds an element of creativity and fun to your event and is so easy to do. Guests have the thrill of customising their sundaes with a whole variety of colourful sugary toppings.

Here are the elements I've used in my Ice-Cream Parlour buffet concept:

DIY Ice-Cream Parlour "Make your own Sundaes" Buffet

ICE-CREAM AND WHIPPED CREAM

I've used a metal tub with ice to contain the ice-cream and whipped cream. Having someone serve these items may be quicker, easier and may avoid some added mess! I imagine in a wedding or large party context, having some form of refrigeration would be preferable but for a simpler, smaller party I'm sure a tub with ice would be sufficient.

DIY Ice-Cream Parlour "Make your own Sundaes" Buffet

OLD FASHIONED ICE-CREAM SUNDAE DISHES

At Wheel and Barrow I found these really beautiful old-fashioned pink hued ice-cream sundae dishes- Rather than use these for the sundaes themselves I've actually decided to use these for some of the toppings. I've limited the topping colour palette in these to white and pink to keep the aesthetic soft and light. I've used coconut covered Apricot Balls, Mints and mini Marshmallows.

DIY Ice-Cream Parlour "Make your own Sundaes" Buffet

WOODEN BOX CANDY DISPENSER WITH SCOOPS

I found this wooden box at The Works- Bed, Bath and Table. It was initially a very dark colour so I re-painted it white. I've used it to display some of the candy toppings. I've partially lined the interior with pink paper- partly for aesthetic purposes and partly to protect the food from the paint ( just to be on the safe side!) Candy within the box includes Rainbow Sprinkles, Milk bottles, Fruit Tingles and Shaved Coconut. I've deliberately used a soft, pastel colour scheme for the candy to tie in with the rest of the table. I've used metal scoops from The Works- Bed, Bath and Table for serving.

DIY Ice-Cream Parlour "Make your own Sundaes" Buffet

I also made little labels for the box. If you wish to make similar labels you need to download the Jane Austen free font from Dafont.

DIY Ice-Cream Parlour "Make your own Sundaes" Buffet

MARASCHINO CHERRIES

Got these from a deli at Prahran Market. How awesome are Maraschino Cherries? A must for every Sundae! They look gorgeous altogether with their stems standing up.

SAUCE TOPPINGS

Cottees have a limited edition Coconut Ice sauce which is a beautiful soft pink and fits perfectly with the colour scheme in my concept. Chocolate sauce is an absolute must! I've put them in little clear glass jugs but if you can find some really nice old-fashioned dispensers that would work exceptionally well! Other great topping ideas are Caramel, Strawberry, Passionfruit, Butterscotch, Hot Fudge (if you have the means to keep it warm). The more the merrier!

DIY Ice-Cream Parlour "Make your own Sundaes" Buffet

DIY Ice-Cream Parlour "Make your own Sundaes" Buffet

Free Download: Sauce, Jar and Straw Dispenser Labels

COOKIE JAR

Inside the big old-fashioned cookie jar, also found at Wheel and Barrow, I put crushed peanuts and almond flakes- would be great to put another metal scoop into this.

WAFERS IN STRAW DISPENSER

Yet another Wheel and Barrow purchase (I love this place!)- a straw dispenser is used to dispense Vanilla Wafers.

DIY Ice-Cream Parlour "Make your own Sundaes" Buffet

MERINGUES

I adore meringues! These were bought from Let Them Eat Cake. Some of their novelty cakes are so beautiful! Admittedly, sometimes I just go there to stare at them. I got the pink and the white ones and ended up incorporating them both. For the white meringues I placed them on a long rectanglular flat white dish which I lined with this beautiful pink padded paper found at Eckersleys.

OTHER TOPPING IDEAS

Chocolate buds, chocolate frogs, brownies, jelly beans, strawberries, fruit salad... any other ideas?

LABELS

I got these cute metal stands (below) from Chef's Hat and made these labels to accompany the toppings.

DIY Ice-Cream Parlour "Make your own Sundaes" Buffet

Free Download: Ice-Cream Parlour Label Template

Note:  These templates are editable. The editable font used is Ecuyer DAX, which I downloaded from Dafont. It is entirely an uppercase font so if you type without caps lock on, the font will be slightly smaller. Type in your own titles and print out onto white card.

PAPER CUPS

I looked everywhere for those short ice-cream paper cups you get in commercial ice-cream parlours but couldn't find them- other than for wholesale! Grr... So I ended up getting these standard 9 oz paper cups at Spotlight and I covered them with my own designs- an argyle pattern and a striped pattern.

These are available for free download below.

Each cup printout will use a fair bit of ink so I can't imagine using these for a large party. However, these would probably be ideal for smaller groups- especially kids parties. Alternatively, you may wish instead to use some elegant old-fashioned sundae dishes, like the ones I've used for the white candy toppings.

DIY Ice-Cream Parlour "Make your own Sundaes" Buffet

Free Download: Argyle Ice-Cream Paper Cup design

Note:  Print onto plain white paper. Wrap around cup and stick with glue or double sided tape. I've used a 9oz cup that looks to be a fairly standard size.

DIY Ice-Cream Parlour "Make your own Sundaes" Buffet

Free Download: Striped Ice-Cream Cup Design

MINI POPCORN CUP FOR SPOONS

I found some cute little pastel yellow and pink ice-cream plastic spoons at Spotlight. Little wooden paddles are also very cute and would work well. I've stored them inside this cute mini popcorn container which can be downloaded below.

DIY Ice-Cream Parlour "Make your own Sundaes" Buffet

Free Download: Mini Popcorn Container Template

Note: I've used a cast coated card , in pink and cream, which is fairly thick and has a beautiful gloss. I used the Lustralux brand found at Papyrus Design. This paper is not printable so firstly print out onto plain white paper, cut out the template with scalpel and trace around the edges onto the card. Use a scalpel to cut out. You will need a scallop edge scissors to cut along the top of the cup. I've used the Christine Re Chloe Scissors purchased from Rock, Paper, Scissors.

Free Download: Spoon Label and Main Sign

PADDLE STICK TOPPINGS LABELS

I got these jumbo paddle sticks from Riot Art and Craft and attached circular labels on them. These look great inside the old-fashioned sundae dishes.

DIY Ice-Cream Parlour "Make your own Sundaes" Buffet

Free Download: Paddle Stick Topping Labels

Note: These templates are editable. The editable font used is Ecuyer DAX, which I downloaded from Dafont. It is entirely an uppercase font so if you type without caps lock on, the font will be slightly smaller. Type in your own titles and print out. Cut around the edge with scissors or circle cutter and stick onto jumbo paddle stick with glue or double sided tape.

MORE GREAT IDEAS

With more time, money and resources I would have loved to have a canopy over the top of the buffet with the familiar pink and white ice-cream parlour awnings. This would have completed the buffet perfectly. Sigh....

DIY Ice-Cream Parlour "Make your own Sundaes" Buffet

Bon appetit!

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{all images by Amy Moss}

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Comments

  1. Kimberly Michelle said on Sep 1, 2009
    Absolutely stunning and spectacular! I adore it!
  2. Fawn Thomas said on Sep 1, 2009
    Absolutely beautiful.. so pretty.. I am sure to have sweet dreams tonight, wow...very sweet thank you for sharing.
  3. Nancy Comelab said on Sep 1, 2009
    This is why you are now officially my absolute favorite blog on the web. Thank you ever so much for sharing this amazingly beautiful display and for all the downloads... summer really cannot come soon enough now!

    Warmly,
    Nancy
  4. Lindsey said on Sep 1, 2009
    Your designs are absolutely AMAZING!!
  5. joanna of simple blueprint said on Sep 1, 2009
    i am not strong enough to see something this cute. I am now planning a "Make your own Sundaes Sunday party...." in my head.... i think i might have to have one in 2 weeks. I need to repost.... hope ok!
  6. Kathleen at Twig and Thistle said on Sep 1, 2009
    I am completely and utterly in awe! This is so amazing and beautiful and makes me want to crawl into your pics so I can enjoy for myself! Lovely, lovely work! Wow! xoxo
  7. christy {dandelion muse} said on Sep 2, 2009
    ever since you posted those beautiful apothecary labels i have been checking your blog daily for more! i must say it was well worth the wait - this ice cream party is adorable! thank you!
  8. DollFaceDelights said on Sep 2, 2009
    I can only say WOW!! I had to blog about this after I saw it!
  9. Kristen said on Sep 2, 2009
    Simply amazing! The photos, the decor, everything is just beautiful. Thank you for sharing!
  10. Lisa said on Sep 2, 2009
    This post is sooo absolutely lovely! Thank you so much!
  11. Suzanne said on Sep 2, 2009
    Excuse me while I pull my chin up off the floor (and maybe wipe a little drool, but is that too much info?!)! WOW...I don't know how else to describe. I invite you to check out www.thinkgarnish.com the next time you are looking for those ice cream cups. The same as ice cream parlors and the best part, you only buy what you need. So happy to have found you!
  12. Elz said on Sep 2, 2009
    wow i love it!! as a girl with a major sweet tooth this just made me smile from ear to ear! if only i was having a party where I could do this!!
  13. Sofia said on Sep 2, 2009
    Congratulations, it´s amazing!
  14. Hänni said on Sep 2, 2009
    Amazing post and concept. Thanks for sharing this!
  15. Amanda~Weekend Host said on Sep 2, 2009
    Your blog is so, so beautiful. Extremely glad I have found it. Look forward to reading more posts.
  16. Laura said on Sep 2, 2009
    I literally cannot catch my breath! What an absolutely exquisite display! You are amazing!
  17. Amy- Eat Drink Chic said on Sep 2, 2009
    Kathleen, I've always been a fan of Twig and Thistle and your lovely DIY projects- such an inspiration- it is an honour to receive a compliment like this from you!

    Thanks all for the lovely, lovely comments. You've made my day! I am grinning from ear to ear. :)
  18. Summer said on Sep 2, 2009
    i'm new to the blog world and am so super happy i found you through simple blueprint! wow, these things are sweet to the taste and make gorgeous eye candy. what a lovely party!
  19. Whitney @ Whisker Graphics said on Sep 2, 2009
    Oh. My. Goodness. Stunning.
    You are the Aussie Martha and Amy Atlas combined with a cherry on top! Just stunning! The concept, the graphics, the styling, the photographs, the everything. Seriously stunning!
    Whitney :)
  20. julie said on Sep 3, 2009
    THIS IS AMAZING! LOVE IT LOVE IT!
    Thank you for sharing!
  21. Emily said on Sep 3, 2009
    This is lovely!
  22. Christina said on Sep 3, 2009
    Sweeeet! Just blogged about it.
  23. Kami said on Sep 3, 2009
    Wow! This is just darling! I am in awe! So fun!
  24. jennifer said on Sep 3, 2009
    ugh! where were you when I got married?!! haha, I absolutely LOVE this concept. awesome photography too! can we say talented??
  25. chrissy said on Sep 3, 2009
    wow, these are beautiful!
  26. Coretta said on Sep 3, 2009
    This is absolutely awesome! Wow!
  27. Candace said on Sep 3, 2009
    I wish I had an ounce of your creativity; you are amazing! LOVE LOVE LOVE this! Want to have this party now, today, for no reason at all! Want to come? Subscribing to your blog now. Thanks so much looking forward to more great stuff from you :)
  28. anna and the ring said on Sep 3, 2009
    Oh you are simply the most creative lady ever! I don't suppose you would fancy popping over to the UK next November for some wedding fun!?
  29. nancy said on Sep 3, 2009
    This is so AWESOME! I am so happy to have found you through Twig and Thistle and will definitely be linking to your blog now. Thank you so much for sharing your talents! ;)
  30. Amy- Eat Drink Chic said on Sep 3, 2009
    Thanks, all, for the wonderfully kind words! Such a super nice thing to wake up to! What a buzz. I'm feeling so inspired now :)
  31. Helene said on Sep 3, 2009
    I could look at this page over and over again! Fabulous work!
  32. gwendolyn said on Sep 3, 2009
    girl! i think i'm in love with you! you are simply amazing! so awesome and inspiring :)
  33. dorie said on Sep 3, 2009
    As soon as I saw the first picture, I smiled, and by the time I scrolled down to the end of the post I was giggling with delight. What a treat!
  34. Amy Schleider said on Sep 3, 2009
    How happy all the photos are and beautiful. What sweetness that you share your passion and experience. YAY!!! Thank you too. I love it all.
    AmyRuth
  35. Jenifer Gordon said on Sep 3, 2009
    OH.MY.GOODNESS! I just love you to pieces for this. So beautiful, and you are so very talented. I love, love, love your blog. May I share this on mine with full credit to you?
  36. Rachel said on Sep 3, 2009
    simply too cute and charming! so pretty :)
  37. Kerrin @ MyKugelhopf said on Sep 3, 2009
    LOVING this ! Totally inspired and going to have a little impromptu ice cream party this weekend. So what if it's at home, just me and my husband ! haha! We've got the ice cream and the toppings and a perfect excuse - summer's grand finale. Coming to an end here in Switzerland, so we're sending the hot days your way... ! :)
  38. fabiana said on Sep 3, 2009
    It's very, very beautiful!
  39. youngmi said on Sep 4, 2009
    i'm speechless... it's so beautiful :) and i love the little metal scoops.
  40. Joanne said on Sep 4, 2009
    Hey Amy,

    You are super detail and so ever generous.
    Thank you for the inspiration !
  41. denise said on Sep 4, 2009
    Beyond adorable - love every little detail.
  42. Chris@Celebrations At Home said on Sep 4, 2009
    You are Freakin' Fantastic! This is absolutely Perfection!
  43. meaghan (chic cookies) said on Sep 4, 2009
    pure brilliance!!! I love this (I posted a link on my edible crafts column, ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com). Thank for this brilliance! Wait, did I use the word brilliance twice? Deserved.
  44. Kendra said on Sep 4, 2009
    Absolutely gorgeous! Love it! Thanks for the downloads!
  45. Lauren said on Sep 4, 2009
    Gorgeous! I can't find those sundae glasses at W&B tho :(
  46. Kim - The TomKat Studio said on Sep 4, 2009
    This is absolutely amazing. I'm pouring over these photos over and over again. Absolutely gorgeous!! I'm so in love. I will be reposting with links. I'm so inspired. This is what I live for. :)
  47. sydney85 said on Sep 4, 2009
    I am trying to find the metal stands. I did not find them on Chef's Hat but could not find. They are very cute.
  48. Nisha said on Sep 4, 2009
    Thank you so much for the templates - AMAZING!
  49. Amy- Eat Drink Chic said on Sep 4, 2009
    I should probably have mentioned that the places where I bought the various items for the design are specific to Melbourne so apologies if you're not in this area. Hopefully you will be able to find similar items in your own local areas.

    Thanks for all the great comments and also thanks to those who have linked me. I'm tremendously grateful for the support :)
  50. sydney85 said on Sep 4, 2009
    Anyone tell me where I can get those metal stands? I am totally besotted by them. Please help.
  51. becca @ birthdaygirl said on Sep 4, 2009
    over the top amazing. given how much i love ice cream, i think this calls for a party. and bless your heart for providing the font name... i've been searching for that exact font forever!
  52. nancy - So Happi Together said on Sep 4, 2009
    Oh my! You are TOO amazing and this idea was so excellently executed! I feel so inspired I just had to give you some blog love! :)
  53. Alex said on Sep 4, 2009
    Gasp! My heart is literally racing with excitement. You are so talented and I haven't even looked at the rest of your blog yet. This one entry excited me so much because I had been thinking about dessert for my upcoming housewarming party and wondering how to go about an inexpensive sundae stand. You have made my day Amy. Thank you. And to find that you are not OS and right here in Aus referencing shops that I can actually visit......yipee!!!! Off to check out the rest of your super-talent.
  54. Jules said on Sep 5, 2009
    This is so beautiful and cool! Congrats
  55. Rebecca Pikula said on Sep 5, 2009
    Thanks so much for sharing!!! You are sooo talented and creative! THanks again, my daughter is having an ice-cream party this weekend!! Can't wait!!!
  56. Jennifer said on Sep 5, 2009
    As a graphic designer AND ice cream aficionado all I can say is "AMAZING!". Love all of the details!
  57. Tori {Thoughtfully Simple} said on Sep 5, 2009
    Amy, this is by far the best ice cream sundae party I have seen...stunning! I had to share it with my readers, you are a "must know" about!
  58. Carolyn {CHS Creative Productions} said on Sep 5, 2009
    Absolutely adorable, so perfect for many types of parties. Thank you very much for sharing so much of the details. Can't wait to look at more of your work.
  59. Jennifer said on Sep 5, 2009
    You are super talented and very generous. This is gorgeous! Thanks!
  60. Giselle said on Sep 5, 2009
    This is an absolutely wonderful idea! Thank you for making your signs available for download!!
  61. Cherry said on Sep 5, 2009
    Everything is so pretty. I've been wanting to host an ice cream party and now I can. Thank you for your beautiful ideas and designs! This is my new favorite blog!
  62. karen m. said on Sep 5, 2009
    Thank you! You made my day! Such lovely, dreamy photos and sweet inspiration for an ice cream party to celebrate back-to-school. Thank you for generously sharing your beautiful creations!
  63. Kristel said on Sep 5, 2009
    This is absolutely gorgeous!
    I love the concept! I've been wanting to have an ice cream party and the way you put it together here is beyond cute.
    Lovely job!
  64. Lexi said on Sep 5, 2009
    Simple amazing! I can't wait to use it as a theme for my next party!
  65. Elisa said on Sep 5, 2009
    Many thanks, the labels are really beautiful!
  66. Jean said on Sep 5, 2009
    Everything is so dreamy and lovely. Thanks for all your work and sharing the ideas and downloads with everyone. Can't wait to see what you come up with next!
  67. Tania - Jet Designs said on Sep 5, 2009
    Ami - Amazing - first time to your site - came through from Cathe Holden's site - was even more exciting when I saw you were a fellow Aussie! - You are amazing - simple stylish designs - Congrats
  68. Kendra said on Sep 5, 2009
    You'll just never believe it- we're having an ice cream party for 75 people tomorrow night, and I was putzing around online while trying to figure out how I wanted the labels to look for our 47 toppings! Serendipity! Now not only do I have topping labels, I have other matching terrific printables. Thank you so much!
  69. bronya said on Sep 5, 2009
    WOW ... that looks absolutely amazing ... thanks for sharing all your printables, I love them
  70. Prost to the Host said on Sep 6, 2009
    Deliciously beautiful. I am already drooling from the dropdead gorgeous detail you've used.
  71. monkey feet said on Sep 6, 2009
    hello! I looooove your site, and am so glad to have found it! Yeah! I am looking for a way to make the topping sign template, I was hoping to use halloween colors. I love the design can you teach me how to do that? If you are willing to share, i am willing to learn please email me at crytye2003@msn.com

    thanks so much!
  72. Stefani said on Sep 6, 2009
    Wow! So adorable! I love how you used a simple color palate even matching the toppings! Very nice.
  73. Monique said on Sep 6, 2009
    This is wonderful. I'm in love. Thanks for sharing
  74. Her name was Lola said on Sep 7, 2009
    You are my hero!

    Cheers.
  75. Wendy said on Sep 7, 2009
    Amazingly beautiful! I've just sat here absorbing everything in this post! I am so glad I found your blog via another blog ( I've lost track of which one!) & even gladder to find you're an Austrlian!

    I'm off to browse the rest of your blog... I know my washing remains destined not to be done today!! ;]
  76. Wendy said on Sep 7, 2009
    I just worked out how I came here - via handmadecharlotte.com ;]
  77. Torie Jayne said on Sep 8, 2009
    This is absolutely amazing! I am in total awe! x
  78. Caroline said on Sep 8, 2009
    Love these labels. When you print out the ice cream topping labels, you just cut them out by hand? do you use any tools?
  79. Filipa said on Sep 8, 2009
    I cannot believe how incredibly talented you are. I bow down in front of you! Wow! Seriously, you have inspired me so much with just this one post! I'm sure to come back and get inspired a lot more!
  80. Beach Vintage said on Sep 8, 2009
    I adore this. Just discovered your blog. In love!
  81. Jen said on Sep 8, 2009
    Oh MY GOSH! I am beyond amazed with your creativity and attention to detail. I love this so so much. So much so, in fact, that I just featured this on my blog (with link backs of course), so I hope you don't mind. My blog is http://hellobellaevents.blogspot.com/ if you'd like to check it out. Thanks again for the inspiration!

    Jen from Hello Bella Wedding, Events and Design

    www.hellobella.com
  82. Tracy said on Sep 8, 2009
    I cannot get enough - I posted about your FAB blog today - and had to show a pic of this post. You are SO talented, this is SO breathtaking - I think I need some ice cream...

    When can I come? :)
  83. Sylvia said on Sep 8, 2009
    I adore this!! Love all the labels, the details, the colors and everything. The pictures are beautiful too. Thanks for sharing this Amy. Your blog is also super nice and inspiring ;o)
  84. Jo said on Sep 8, 2009
    I love love love your ideas, I am getting married in January in melbourne and have been wondering how I can pull off serving ice-cream at the wedding- this is perfect!
    FYI- I did find small ice-cream cups like the ones you get at the ice-cream parlour, they are available at Lombard's the Paper People, I found them at the store in Travencore, they only came with an ugly design (bold blue and white) but sure you can alter your covers to fit!
    Thanks for all the hot tips.
  85. La méchante said on Sep 9, 2009
    ???????????????????????????????????????????????

    0-0 This is incredible, thank you so much for sharing this with us.

    I'm getting married next year, and this is so much inspiration.

    ????????????????????????????????????????????????
  86. Lilian said on Sep 9, 2009
    You are amazing! Lots of creativity and planning must have gone into this. I am going to feature this post in my blog (http://isurfnshare.wordpress.com)
  87. Péronnelle said on Sep 9, 2009
    This is GREAT ! These pictures are so beautiful, so stylish ! I love them.
  88. Jess said on Sep 9, 2009
    This is AMAZING!!!!
  89. TonyaB said on Sep 9, 2009
    Hi Amy, love, love, love this! QUESTION: I have been looking for DIY instructions to make an awning like you were talking about doing if you had more time, money, etc. Do you have DIY instructions on how to make one?
  90. Ariel Gordon said on Sep 9, 2009
    Hi Amy,
    This is fantastic. I'm getting married next year and love cute DIY ideas like this. Thank you thank you for putting this all together. Such a great attention to details!

    FYI I've linked to it over on my blog.
    http://arielgordonjewelry.blogspot.com/2009/09/eat-drink-chic.html
  91. MMW said on Sep 9, 2009
    this is absolutely the prettiest ice cream party I've ever seen.
  92. Amy- Eat Drink Chic said on Sep 9, 2009
    Hi all,

    I've been a miserable mope the last couple of days battling a nasty flu and these wonderful comments have sure brightened up my days. Thank-you! :)

    Jo- Thanks so much for the tip about Lombards- I will have to check them out!

    TonyaB - I hadn't worked out exactly how to do the awnings yet- it was something I would have loved to have figured out how to do but this project had so many other problems to solve that I just didn't have time to get to it.
  93. Catherine Hansen Peart said on Sep 9, 2009
    I love this sooooo much I can't even describe it. So well done.
  94. elaine Power said on Sep 9, 2009
    Wow thank you so much I have down loaded everything, what can I say but thank you, I am definetly going to do this for my daughters birthday next year she will so love it, thanks a million. :)
  95. beth said on Sep 11, 2009
    So adorable! I'm having a sundae party in two weeks and you've given me a lot of inspiration. I posted a link on my blog. Thanks!
  96. A.Love said on Sep 11, 2009
    this is the MOST amazing set up i have ever seen. the details and the photographs are perfection. i am in complete and total awe....
  97. Rachel said on Sep 11, 2009
    Thank you for this beautiful post, Amy. I felt transported to a quaint time and place - reminiscent of a scene from Stepford-wives (and I mean this in the best way possible), where people dress up exquisitely prettily and everything is perfectly just right. :) Thank you again for contributing to the beauty in the world. Much appreciated.
  98. lush bella said on Sep 12, 2009
    so creative and very inspiring. you are supremely talented!
  99. Miss B. said on Sep 12, 2009
    Unbelievable! You must, must, must keep all these and make a book from Blurb or something, this is just genius!
  100. Ele said on Sep 12, 2009
    wow...this is just so gorgeous! I hope you dont mind, but I have put it on my blog...link to you of course :)

    thank you for posting this!

    Ele ~X~
  101. Michelle said on Sep 12, 2009
    My 6 yo daughter and I are hyper-ventilating!!! We LOVE ice-cream ;) such a fabulous idea!!
  102. Candis said on Sep 14, 2009
    I cannot believe the talent you posses for design. I am so utterly impressed. THANK YOU for sharing...I KNOW the ammount of work that has gone into making this! Really great work, from one designer to another!
  103. Danielle said on Sep 14, 2009
    I've created an ice cream social before, but never like this! It truly inspired me to throw another one.
    I love the attention to detail, so beautifully orchestrated. I know how time consuming the details are - it was worth every minute - great job Amy!

    Check out my blog post about your talents! www.tallu-lah.blogspot.com
  104. alllison said on Sep 14, 2009
    Is it weird that it makes me SO happy to see these photos? So cute it's wrong.
  105. The Wedding Contessa said on Sep 15, 2009
    Amazing! Very nicely put together. I love the soft colors you chose! Very appetizing! Thanks for the idea!
  106. yeahyeahgirl said on Sep 15, 2009
    OH My God, this is SO beautiful and nice of you to share
    such a great idea
    such beautiful colours
    such yummy stuffs
    the light of the pictures is awesome
    thank you thank you
  107. Brittany said on Sep 16, 2009
    Thanks for sharing this! It's lovely. I'm linking this post to my blog so I can look at it again and again... :)
  108. Kelly said on Sep 16, 2009
    I totally am smitten.
  109. Ramona said on Sep 17, 2009
    You leave me speechless everytime...May God continue to bless your gift!
  110. Betsy @ Belly Feathers said on Sep 17, 2009
    Your attention to detail is incredible! I love it all!!!
  111. Carol said on Sep 17, 2009
    These are fabulous. Thank you so much for sharing.

    Carol
  112. Regina @ Margarita Bloom said on Sep 17, 2009
    Wow, I love this!!! So pretty! If I ever opened up my own candy/ice cream shop this is what I would want it to look like! Ooh, la, la!! :)
  113. Angela said on Sep 18, 2009
    Amy, are those labels crack and peel die-cut stickers, or did you hand cut each one? I've been looking for crack and peel sticker labels in whimsical shapes like this, but no such luck. I'd be grateful for any info you can provide. Thanks!
  114. Nicole said on Sep 18, 2009
    Amy...this is amazing! How did you do your awesome backdrop? Is it fabric? It really pulls everything together perfectly but I can't figure out how you did it. Thanks for the labels...you are fabulous.
  115. Sharon Davis said on Sep 19, 2009
    I think I might just die of the wonderfulness of this! Thank you so much for posting such a thing!! I'm almost glad no one is around to see me shrieking with delight right now!
  116. Amy- Eat Drink Chic said on Sep 21, 2009
    Nicole- Long story with the backdrop! This was the most challenging of all the problems I faced with this project.

    Unfortunately, I couldn't find suitable fabric or paper for the backdrop. So I tried manually cutting strips of pink paper to form the stripes. Since I basically had to use three strips of paper stuck together for each vertical stripe (couldn't source paper in the right colour that was large enough) the end result was slightly wonky and nowhere near clean enough- however, I was really keen to have the pink stripes so I ended up cheating a little by drawing the stripes into the photos digitally. Gotta love Photoshop!

    Angela- I did hand-cut each label. Slowly and carefully. I haven't stumbled upon any stickers in these shapes before.
  117. Jess said on Sep 26, 2009
    Love this! What a beautiful idea-- everything from the ice cream cups to the meticulous glass containers turned out lovely.
  118. Trina said on Sep 30, 2009
    Amy,
    I literally had to wipe the drool from the corner of my mouth. This is so creative and fun!
  119. Jessica Brown Hussein said on Oct 1, 2009
    Hi, I have searched high and low for some of the items in your post, would you consider selling/hiring these to me? Thanks so much, Jessica
  120. Jetsetting Joyce said on Oct 1, 2009
    Wow, did you do this project just for fun? I am impressed by the attention to detail to the concept. Just found your blog today and enjoyed scanning through it, just added you to my blogroll.
  121. marina zaied said on Oct 2, 2009
    What a wonderful blog. I´ve just discovered it and inmediatelly I fell in love. Congratulations
  122. Fifi said on Oct 2, 2009
    These are absolutely beautiful!!!! But I can't seem to download any of these templates. Help!!
  123. Jasmine said on Oct 9, 2009
    Hi Amy, you're so creative and I just love this style. Thanks for your templates however I was wondering if you would offer them in AI files instead so I can do my own editing of colors, size, etc if I choose to offset print some of these items. Drop me a mail if you can. Cheers!
  124. Karen said on Oct 9, 2009
    I really love your blog and this post. I'm from Brazil and I have a blog about Bridal Shower. I just post about your post (Ice-Cream).

    Visit me: http://wp.clicrbs.com.br/chadaspanelas/2009/10/09/buffet-de-sorvete/

    Congratulations for your wonderful job. Karen
  125. Moineau16 said on Oct 15, 2009
    Fabulous, thanks so much for sharing your tips and ideas with us.
  126. Kathy@ cupcakewrapperco said on Oct 27, 2009
    This is just gorgeous! Thanks for all your tips. Perfect for my upcoming birthday party.
  127. Roxy said on Nov 2, 2009
    Im Amy love your ideas and have looked at them over and over again as inspiration.

    I was wondering if you could tell me what the box you painted white was called. Im a melbournite (yeah the weather is a joke) But can't make it down to Bed bath and table. Ive been searching the net everywhere with no luck. It may help if i knew what the box was called, or even what it was supposed to be used for (eg.laundry box? photo box?)

    Thanks again :)
  128. Roxann said on Nov 2, 2009
    Sorry that was Hi Amy not Im Amy

    Must be too excited!
    :)
  129. Amy- Eat Drink Chic said on Nov 2, 2009
    Hi Roxy- Actually, the last time I was down at The Works I noticed the brand name and I've just located the cutlery box right here. http://www.perfectpieces.com.au/homewares.htm&product_id=639

    However, they also don't appear to sell online. They have a retail showroom in Armadale. Anyway, hopefully this info will help a bit. Good luck with hunting it down!
  130. Roxy said on Nov 4, 2009
    Thanks Amy, who would have thought it was called a cutlery box...i was looking for laundry box, photo box, files box....thanks heaps...it will at least make my search a little easier

    looking forward to your next creation...everyone seems to be doing candy bars and i want something different for my wedding (When i finally get into organising one!) Your icecream bar inspired me to have a vintage/carnival theme with fairy floss, toffee apples, rugs on the grass and the like.

    keep up the good work XX
  131. NetEnviesdeMariage said on Nov 7, 2009
    Sublime ideas that buffet, I am smitten!

    I'll talk to my blog (http://www.netenviesdemariage/blog-mariage/) with reference to you, congratulations!
  132. NetEnviesdeMariage said on Nov 7, 2009
  133. Shelby said on Nov 9, 2009
    Love this soft and pretty ice cream parlour!! totally 'Addie and Me' with the pinks!!
    Suggestion for creating a backdrop.
    We did a Halloween event for 29 little people on the 31st. I wanted a backdrop for our Halloween candy bar...to set off the 'gummy eyeballs - dracula teeth - and halloween coloured M&M's!
    I used an oversized cheap canvas from Home Base. (about 12,99) I painted stripes in Orange and Black using masking tape.
    I also attached a huge black spider - it worked well. You could do the same sort of backdrop using pale pink and white stripes.
    I'm also on the lookout for a portable ice cream parlour with canopy for our events.
  134. Amy- Eat Drink Chic said on Nov 12, 2009
    Shelby- Thanks for the tips on the backdrop!
  135. Prost to the Hos - Alysia said on Nov 18, 2009
    Gorgeous! I am in love with the lovely tags that really bring the party together.
  136. Tracy said on Dec 2, 2009
    These are fabulous! I'm so glad I found you...THANK YOU so very much!! ~Tracy
  137. Megan said on Dec 9, 2009
    I can't believe it's taken me three months to stumble upon you and this gorgeous post! It is truly amazing, and I'm developing quite the addiction to your site.
    I posted about your ice cream wonders at:
    http://theeverdazzling.blogspot.com/2009/12/scoop.html

    Thanks for being so brilliant!!
    xo
  138. Kristie said on Dec 11, 2009
    Hi Amy,

    I am so in awe of your ice cream sundae bar...it is beautiful...exactly the inspiration I was looking for. We are hosting the dessert portion of a neighborhood progressive dinner and wanted to do a sundae bar...will be using many of your ideas. I love the templates, but am hoping for a different color scheme for the holidays...is there any way to change the colors on your templates? When I try they are horribly pixelated. Thanks so much!
  139. Shar said on Dec 13, 2009
    Thank you for sharing! I used your templates to create signs for our wedding day favors and cake table, etc.. I posted a picture here:

    http://amorous.tumblr.com/post/280918685/yay-signs-the-placeholders-are-from-crate
  140. Patricia Ann said on Dec 16, 2009
    Holy crap lady, this is probably the best thing anyone can have for a wedding. I definitely want to implement this in mine! :) Thanks so much for sharing. It looks like a ton of work, but gosh darn it did it pay off! It looks fabulous and simply mouth watering!
  141. Van said on Dec 21, 2009
    I think you are the most creative and talented person out there. Thank you so much for sharing your creativity. Keep up the amazing work.
  142. Penelope said on Dec 29, 2009
    Love this !!
    Hope you don't mind, I posted on MiniStyle's Face Book FAN page.
    Happy New Year,
    Penelope x
  143. Cathy Crawley said on Jan 4, 2010
    OMG this is incredible. Love love love!
  144. Julie said on Jan 7, 2010
    Hi there,

    Would it be possible to send me the file of the paper cup templates without the "ice cream parlour " label in it, I have been driving myself crazy tryinh to edit it in Photoshop
    would be much appreciated!
  145. Claire said on Jan 10, 2010
    Hi there, I LOVE LOVE LOVE this! How would I print out a huge sign for the icecream parlor like the one you did against the white/pink striped wall? All I see are tiny labels.

    Thank you so much. I was actually just dreaming of something like this in my head for my wedding and then stumbled across your blog. It's as if you just took this vision right out of my head. THANK YOU so much! It's exactly what I wanted and didn't think I could execute this without hiring someone :)
  146. Jami said on Jan 14, 2010
    Adorable - and how nice of you to detail it out and provide the downloads! Look forward to doing something similar for upcoming birthdays! thanks!
  147. itil certification raleigh said on Jan 21, 2010
    Great Work !

    Regards
  148. Sarah Hattaway said on Jan 26, 2010
    I love this website! This is what gave me the inspiration for my wedding reception!

    One question though... I looked on Chef's Hat website for the metal stands you show, but could not find them. Do you know if they sell these online? I'm from the states and any help would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks!
  149. Maree said on Jan 26, 2010
    The metal stands are called menu holders. Google "menu holders" and a list of restaurant or kitchen suppliers will come up. I found some at my Panera Bread restaurant and asked the manager could I buy some from them directly. I only needed 6 and he charged me $2 each and I was happy.

    Hope this helps. I live in Austin Texas
  150. Lauren said on Feb 1, 2010
    I am trying to use the labels that were posted, and wanted to change "Ice Cream Parlour" to something else. I also wanted to delete "Ice-Cream Sundae Toppings". Is this possible? If so, how?
  151. Jordan - Polkadot Prints said on Feb 1, 2010
    I have just found this...like four months later!!

    I am doing a parfait/sundae buffet for a baby shower and you have provided some great inspiration, thank you so much. And you are so generous for providing all your downloads!

    xo
  152. Jeni said on Feb 2, 2010
  153. yolanda said on Feb 4, 2010
    Hi Amy,
    Wow, I came across your blog while searching for ice cream sundae party ideas.
    I think this is so beautiful and exactly what I would love to do for my daughters party. I am searching for the Sundae cups in pink...can't seem to find them. If anyone has more info, please pass it along. By chance are you selling your supplies? if so please contact me!
  154. Abby said on Feb 11, 2010
    I love this font. What is the name of it??
  155. Jill said on Feb 13, 2010
    This is so adorable! I am going to use this for a baby shower! Any ideas on what the wooden candy box is called? Could I find it at an office supply store? Thanks!!!
  156. Amy said on Feb 16, 2010
    I love your ice cream buffet templates, I would like to use this template but for a candy buffet for a carnival party I am throwing for my 1 year old. Can you advise where I could go for such a template. My friend used yours at her ice cream party and they were adorable!!! Please help, I have not found anything similar!
  157. tchrtiff said on Feb 17, 2010
    Oh my! This is wonderful! I'm throwing a make-your-own-sundae party for my daughter's 8th birthday next month. You have given me so many fabulous ideas! Thank you for sharing all the great downloads!
  158. lana said on Feb 17, 2010
    love
  159. CLARA said on Feb 19, 2010
    LOVE THIS SITE!
    CAN I BUY SOME OF THIS THINGS IF I DONT LIVE IN AUSTRALIA?
    THANKS!
  160. Amy said on Feb 22, 2010
    Amy...is there anyway these could be converted into a candy buffet theme template??? I love them and would like to use them for a carnival party, candy buffet. I have no idea how to make the adorable templates myself. Please advise, I would love to hear back from you...please email me! Thanks:>)
  161. Katie said on Feb 24, 2010
    Hi...I love your site and ideas! I'm having trouble downloading the label templates! Any ideas...are they still available to download?? Thanks!
  162. Amy- Eat Drink Chic said on Feb 25, 2010
    To edit the fonts/colours in these files you will need a program like Adobe Illustrator.

    If anyone is having trouble with downloading the files, try right clicking on the download button and save to your computer.

    Unfortunately, I am not selling of any of the products I used in this post, so if you don't live in Melbourne I'm afraid you will need to try and source them locally.

    Hope that was helpful :)
  163. Amelia said on Mar 1, 2010
  164. Shelli said on Mar 2, 2010
    My sister sent me a link to your post & asked me to recreate it since she loved it so much. I was pleasantly surprised to see you had EVERYTHING sourced as well as shared your templates. You are very generous. My job now is easy. One question though.
    How/where did you get the main sign printed?
    Thanks!
  165. NotQuitetheBradys said on Mar 10, 2010
    I LOVE this so much I want to cry. My daughters are 11, 7, 2, and 1. I am bookmarking this to use for AT LEAST *one* of their bridal showers/receptions. If you ever take down this site, please make sure to leave a redirect link. Thanks for your great ideas. Oh- I should tell you I found you on Pepper Design Blog.
  166. Holly said on Mar 16, 2010
    I love your ice cream parlor buffet idea, but unfortunately having ice cream at our wedding won't work too well, we are going to go with a candy buffet and I love your templates for labels. Any way to convert your labels to correspond with the candy theme as opposed to the ice cream theme? Thanks so much!
  167. sassyfrass123 said on Mar 20, 2010
    TOO TOO CUTE:) THANKS
  168. calvin said on Mar 26, 2010
    I love your ice cream buffet templates Can you advise where I could go for such a template.
    I love the templates, but am hoping for a different color scheme for the holidays...is there any way to change the colors on your templates?
    I was wondering if you would offer them in AI files instead so I can do my own editing of colors, size, etc if I choose to offset print some of these items.
    Thanks..
  169. ankur jain said on Mar 27, 2010
    i want to open a ice cream parlour in jodhpur.
  170. Lillian said on Mar 27, 2010
    I've kept this bookmarked for a looong time and finally I get to use your wonderful ideas! My dd will be having an ice-cream parlour birthday party for her 9th. I am so excited!
  171. ANKUR said on Mar 29, 2010
    Oh my goodness! This is wonderful!
  172. Harry said on Mar 31, 2010
    I would like to add something that might get into that 101 list, if you think it worthed.
  173. Helen Guzman said on Apr 5, 2010
    LOVE THIS IDEA JUST FAB!
    Thanks 4 this...
  174. Lisa said on Apr 5, 2010
    Love this my daughter is having a Ice Cream Buffet at her wedding. Thank you so much
    I have a question is there any way I can get The Ice Cream Parlour sign bigger to print on a 12x12 cardstock
    Thank you
  175. Lisa said on Apr 6, 2010
    Calvin, thats a great Idea would love to change the color also to yellow.( for her wedding) I hope to get a answer soon
  176. Tash said on Apr 10, 2010
    Hi~ I am having a babyshower in 2 weeks and i decided to use this idea . thankyou a million times!

    I really need to know where i can get that pink and white striped background wallpaper! its to die for! <3
  177. Tinneil said on Apr 11, 2010
    Thank you so much for your wonderful website. I have been looking for these labels (not wanting to spend an arm and a leg to get them) and have had no luck. This is the first time there is an actual link to them! Again thank you!
  178. Caroline said on Apr 24, 2010
    Hi Amy!

    I hope you are doing well! We were wondering if we could use this post for an article about dessert stations for our next issue of Serendipity Magazine. We are just about to wrap up the next issue so if you can please email me to see if we can use your images and info that would be great. Thank you!
  179. alana said on Apr 24, 2010
    Hi Amy
    This is absolutly amazingly cute. I'm so inspired i am definatly going to have an ice cream party.:D
  180. Lori said on Apr 27, 2010
    Hi Amy! I'm having an ice cream social for my daughter's 6th bday this summer and I'm so inspired, thanks to you! :) I'm wondering if you're able to share the larger sign you made that hung above the table? I've been hoping to find/make a sign that reads "Natalie's Ice Cream Parlor" but I'm not sure how I could make one to match your adorable print outs. Thank you for so generously sharing, and have a great day!
  181. Lori said on Apr 27, 2010
    Oh, I'm such a dork! Just found the large sign printable. Oops. If there's any chance of personalization let me know, but again - THANK YOU!
  182. Leslie said on Apr 30, 2010
    wow! this is incredible! well done!
  183. Tara said on May 4, 2010
    Be still my heart! I am so loving that you made these editable-no one does that and it is so helpful! Love Love your work!
  184. ann said on May 5, 2010
    i love your work! how do you make your backdrops? any suggestions for a DIY backdrop that will look the same as your work?
  185. jessica said on May 6, 2010
    spectacular!
  186. Effie said on May 8, 2010
    My jaw is unhinged.....this is beautiful!
  187. Lauren said on May 8, 2010
    Gorgeous! Does anyone know how to create these templates with out the words Ice Cream Parlour? We are doing a "Parfait" station. Thanks!
  188. Ashley said on May 10, 2010
    Just wanted you to know that I am absolutely in love with this table you have put together! It is fabulous! I featured it on my blog today.

    www.attention2detailblog.blogspot.com


    Thanks for such an amazing design!
  189. jamie said on May 10, 2010
    i've always loved your ice cream parlour party! loved loved loved! so when my friend needed party planning help i led her to your site. she did a ice cream parlour too and used your oh so lovely downloads. party pics are on my blog here-http://jamgodsgirl.blogspot.com/2010/05/diy-ice-cream-parlour-party.html
    thanks so much for the cutest inspiration! love, jamie
  190. karin said on May 24, 2010
    Really like this site, think it turned out really nice. what font did you use on the 'dowmload' button?
  191. olly said on May 25, 2010
    yuummmy
  192. Corinne Knight said on May 28, 2010
    Love Love Love this!!! I'm doing a Milkshake Bar for my sister's baby shower and you have given me so much inspiration, I hope mine turns out as pretty as yours. Thank you!
  193. Olivia said on May 31, 2010
    This is so cute! I'm planning to do this at my sister's wedding. I love the vintage touch. Thanks for all the templates they're a great help!
  194. Sprinkles007 said on Jun 6, 2010
    Love this style party! I would love to use your mini popcorn template, but I can't seem to get a print out in full size? Any suggestions? Also the label template is adorable and I want to use your outline, but with out the text. Thought I would ask the designer for her imput! Thanks for sharing this great party idea.
  195. ameera said on Jun 9, 2010
    you are unbelievable
    this is amazing & inspiring
  196. jamie said on Jun 10, 2010
    I can't print out the templates. The size is too big for my paper. Help!
  197. Emma's Mom said on Jun 13, 2010
    I have searched high and low for some Pink Sundae glasses as used. The link provided it out of stock and has been for quite some time now...any suggestions?

    Wonderful idea!
  198. idealhere said on Jun 24, 2010
    i like it
  199. jane and lou said on Jul 5, 2010
    Wow, wow, wow, so pleased I found this - I am hosting an ice-cream party soon, and will use so many of the ideas - will be so pleased to honour them to you on my blog! Inspirational
  200. sofia said on Jul 5, 2010
    thank you so much for the inspiration and printables.

    You may also use scrapbook paper for the cups instead of printing them; also, I believe the generaltrader had the metal stands too
  201. Kahli Williams said on Jul 8, 2010
    I am literally obsessed with this. I can't believe I hav only just seen your blog, I have died and gone to blog heaven. Best. Blog. Ever. OMG.
  202. sarah said on Jul 10, 2010
    Beautiful party! I wondered how you did your pink and white backdrop? I was thinking of doing something similar for a birthday party. Beautiful blog!
  203. Kimberly said on Jul 13, 2010
    I just discovered your blog and have saved I think all your templates. lol Your stuff is great! (I love the that some are already in red+blue) But this is just amazing! I'm thinking winter wedding but wanted a dessert besides cake, because I do not like cake (I know I know) however I LOVE ice cream so...thank you! We'll be inside and have hot drinks so I think it'll work :-D
  204. Shelby said on Jul 21, 2010
    This is adorable. I think it would be a great theme for a baby shower too!
  205. Tara said on Jul 22, 2010
    Hi Amy! After being shocked at the price of wedding cakes, and my fiance and I being more ice cream people than cake people, we decided to have an ice cream sundae bar! We will still have a small cake to cut and offer sheet cake for guests, but I think it will be more fun for them to pick their own toppings and make a sundae! I thought of having signs by the ice cream bar listing the wedding party's topping combination recommendations! I came across your site and LOVE the labels and ideas to decorate and pull together the parlor theme! Thank you for sharing your amazing ideas! (Did you put the labels onto card stock or print them on card stock?). Thanks Amy!!!:)
  206. sione said on Jul 22, 2010
    Brilliant. Your work is just beautiful and , more importantly, tasty! Love it.

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